Category Archives: community

Little Kicker

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Elisabeth Moody

For the past five weeks we’ve started our Saturdays with soccer class for Silas. We signed him up for Tot Soccer through the town of Buckeye since it was the only soccer program for two year olds that we could … Continue reading →

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Storytime

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Elisabeth Moody

Earlier this week I snapped this pictures of a spontaneous storytime with Daddy after work. Stephen does all the character voices when reading Huge Harold. Bill Peet books are some of Stephen’s favorites for the boys. On Tuesday I took … Continue reading →

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The Acrobat

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Elisabeth Moody

During the month of March, Silas and I enrolled in Goodyear’s Parent/Tot Tumbling class, along with our friends Eden and Melissa. Saturday mornings found us at Estrella Gymnastics with Silas and Eden attempting some tumbling moves as best as their … Continue reading →

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Learning Through Playing

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Elisabeth Moody

Our first visit to the 21st Century Parent Education event was so much fun that we decided to go back for February’s session. These monthly events help parents assess and nurture the development of their children. January’s theme was literacy … Continue reading →

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Toddler-Friendly Dentistry

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Elisabeth Moody

Silas had his second ever dentist appointment this morning. Our dentist’s office is super fun! I’ve never been a pediatric dentist office before this one, and I had no idea that a trip to the dentist could  be a wonderland … Continue reading →

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Coming Out of Hibernation

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

Between the desert temperatures of summer and my carrying Baby TicTac, I have been hibernating inside my house for the summer. Recently, we’ve been venturing out of our cave bit by bit over the last few weeks. At the end … Continue reading →

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Exploration and Discovery

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

While there aren’t many outdoor options for entertainment during desert summers, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix was offering a “Beat the Heat” weekday admission price during the month of August. I was excited to see that the cost was only … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Program

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

Although our library is quite small (it’s about the size of half our home) they’ve offered some kids’ programs this summer, including a reading program. We enrolled Silas as “pre-reader” which meant he got a sticker for every day that … Continue reading →

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To Entertain Strangers

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. ~Hebrews 13:2 Wednesday night, supper was on the table, I was tired from a long day with a sick baby, and Stephen called on his … Continue reading →

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At the Firehouse

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

Verrado’s picture-book-looking firehouse had its grand opening last Saturday. We joined the crowd for a self-guided tour through the bay, the station, the dorms, and even a climb into one of the trucks. To top it off, we enjoyed Chick-fil-a … Continue reading →

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